Summary:
Marysville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 286 students in grades K-5. While the school is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in Oregon, Marysville Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in academic proficiency.
In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.8% of 3rd graders, 23.7% of 4th graders, and 36.4% of 5th graders at Marysville Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 56.3%, 55.4%, and 59.6%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 29% of 3rd graders, 22% of 4th graders, and 33.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the district's 57%, 54.2%, and 46.8%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Multi-racial, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students consistently ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Oregon elementary schools.
Marysville Elementary's academic struggles are further highlighted when compared to nearby schools within the Portland School District 1J. For example, Atkinson Elementary School and Creston Elementary School, both within a 1.6-mile radius of Marysville, have significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics, as well as higher overall school rankings and ratings. Despite Marysville's relatively high per-student spending of $32,484 and a low student-teacher ratio of 15.1 students per teacher, the school continues to struggle, suggesting that the underlying issues may be related to instructional practices, school leadership, or student and family engagement.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Portland School District 1J
SchoolDigger Rank:
491st of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $32,484
Students who attend Marysville Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1
Number of students: 286
Racial breakdown:
White:
44.1%
Hispanic:
21.7%
Two or more races:
13.3%
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Asian:
9.1%
African American:
5.9%
Pacific Islander:
3.5%
American Indian:
1.7%
Not Specified:
0.7%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%
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